1. Introduction to Motion
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Introduction to Motion
Big Idea:
Why do stationary objects make good reference points?
What is the difference between distance and displacement?
How would you know if an object is in motion?
Cue
Notes
Scalar
A quantity consists of magnitude only.
Vector
A quantity consists of magnitude and direction.
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2. Scalar Vector Example: Example: Magnitude
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Scalar
Vector
Example:
Example:
Magnitude
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3. Examples calculation of scalar quantities
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Cues
Notes
Examples calculation of scalar quantities
4 Kg
6 Kg
2 Kg
12 Kg
4 Kg
6 Kg
2 Kg
8 Kg
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4. Examples calculation of vector quantities
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Cues
Notes
Examples calculation of vector quantities
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6. Questions Notes What is LEGNTH? 4/26/2017 Definition:
The distance between 2 points
Tool/s used to measure:
Ruler
Meter Stick
Units and Interesting Facts:
1 mile = 1.6 km
1 kilometer = 1000 meters
1 meter (about 3 ft)
100 centimeter = 1 meter
1cm (about width of pinky)
1000 millimeter = 1 meter
1mm (about thickness of thumb nail)
What is LEGNTH?
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7. 2000 mm = ____ m 5.6 km = _____ m 5 m = ____ mm 50 cm = _____ m
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Try these conversions, using the ladder method.
2000 mm = ____ m
5.6 km = _____ m
5 m = ____ mm
50 cm = _____ m
16 cm =___ mm
6.3 cm = ____ mm
104 km = ____ m
8 mm = _____ cm
198 m = _____ km
5.6 m = _____ cm
2500 m = ____km
120 mm = ____ m
480 cm = _____ m
75 mm = _____ m
65 m = _____ mm
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8. The amount of space an object takes up Tool/s used to measure:
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Questions
Notes
Definition:
The amount of space an object takes up
Tool/s used to measure:
Ruler (l x w x h)
Graduated cylinder
Units and Interesting Facts:
1 liter (liter bottle of soda)
1000 milliliter = 1 liter (1mL = 2 drops)
What is VOLUME?
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The curve of the top surface of water in a graduated cylinder is called _________.
MENISCUS
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10. The amount of movement of molecules (how hot) Tool/s used to measure:
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Notes
What is TEMPERATURE?
Definition:
The amount of movement of molecules (how hot)
Tool/s used to measure:
Thermometer
Units and Interesting Facts:
100° C = water boils
37° C (98.6° F) = ave. body temp
0°C (22°F) = water freezes
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12. Tool/s used to measure: Stop watch Units and Interesting Facts:
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What is TIME?
Definition:
The continuum of experience in which events pass from past, present and to the future
Tool/s used to measure:
Stop watch
Units and Interesting Facts:
Seconds
you know this already
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13. Kilogram _____ Milliliter _____ Kilometer _____ Meter _____
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Write the correct abbreviation for each metric unit.
Kilogram _____
Milliliter _____
Kilometer _____
Meter _____
Millimeter _____
Centimeter _____
Gram _____
Liter _____
Milligram _____
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14. Questions Notes 4/26/2017 What is DENSITY? Definition:
The measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume.
Units and Interesting Facts:
kg/m3
g/cm3
g/mL
Density of water = 1 g/cm3 = 1 g/mL
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15. Summary:
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*Make sure you address all three essential questions:
What are the units of measurement commonly used in science?
How important is to have a standard of measurement?
How are values transposed from one unit to the other?
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16. What is the difference between a job and career?